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Round 1 - Janoris Jenkins CB
There are many teams in the NFL that would love to have the Lions young depth at CB - behind starters Eric Wright and Chris Houston are Don Carey, Alphonso Smith, Brandon McDonald and Aaron Berry. However, quantity does not always equate to quality; according to Pro Football Focus, the worst player on the Lions' defense in 2011 was veteran cornerback Eric Wright. Now, it wasn't all bad for Wright who led the Lions with 16 passes defensed and was second with 4 interceptions, but the Lions could clearly use an upgrade in the defensive backfield. Enter Janoris Jenkins, who was already a top cornerback in 2010 until character issues derailed his career at Florida. Jenkins has been a dominant force at North Alabama and has kept his nose clean. If his interviews go well, he could be the steal of the draft.
Round 2 - Brandon Washington OG
Brandon Washington is a huge prospect at 6'4" 320. Currently playing left tackle as a junior for the Hurricanes, Washington was a 1st Team All-ACC Left Guard in 2010 and would likely return to the interior of the offensive line in the pros. The Detroit Lions could use a steady hand on the offensive line as Jeff Backus (LT) and Dominic Raiola (OC) aren't getting any younger and Stephen Peterman (RG) and Gosder Cherilus (RT) have been hit and miss for the past couple of years and ruined many a Lions drive with their collective boneheadedness. While many want to blame injuries to Jahvid Best and Mikel LeShoure for the Lions horrible running attack, the Lions will continue to stink at running the ball until they start investing in more linemen like Washington
Round 3 - Antonio Allen SS
"A tall, top heavy safety prospect who plays the hybrid SS/LB "spur" position on the South Carolina defense. Plays a lot inside the box and when he sees the football showcases an average initial burst, drops his pad level, wraps and creates an explosive pop into contact.
Can tackle inside the box, plays physical and has a natural strength to his game. However, isn't the most instinctive of defenders inside. Doesn't consistently take proper angles toward the ball carrier and lacks the initial closing gear to make up for it.
Plays like a 4.6 guy and doesn't routinely make a ton of plays in pursuit. Struggles to breakdown as well into contact and has a tendency to outrun the football.
Is an intimidating presence in the secondary. However, doesn't look real flexible trying to sit into his stance. Gets hunched over at the waist and his big, broad upper body makes it tough on him to change directions. Tends to skip off the line in off man coverage.
Will line-up over the slot, but simply doesn't have the flexibility in his drop to stay low and create much of a burst out of his breaks. Doesn't change directions well and/or have the ability to close on the football in space.
Is tighter in the hips as well and routinely gets overextended with his footwork causing him to waste motion collecting himself before he's ready to reach his top gear. Isn't a burner either way and even when he reaches top end speed lacks the ability to make up for a false step.
Showcases the ability to use his length well and be physical off the line. Does a nice job being physical on contact, extending his long arms and creating a jolt into contact. Will get overextended at times, but creates enough of a bump for him to stay in their back pocket initially in the pass game.
Impression: A physical in the box type player who doesn't key overly well. Isn't an NFL caliber pass defender either and looks more like a very average old school type strong safety."
There are many teams in the NFL that would love to have the Lions young depth at CB - behind starters Eric Wright and Chris Houston are Don Carey, Alphonso Smith, Brandon McDonald and Aaron Berry. However, quantity does not always equate to quality; according to Pro Football Focus, the worst player on the Lions' defense in 2011 was veteran cornerback Eric Wright. Now, it wasn't all bad for Wright who led the Lions with 16 passes defensed and was second with 4 interceptions, but the Lions could clearly use an upgrade in the defensive backfield. Enter Janoris Jenkins, who was already a top cornerback in 2010 until character issues derailed his career at Florida. Jenkins has been a dominant force at North Alabama and has kept his nose clean. If his interviews go well, he could be the steal of the draft.
Round 2 - Brandon Washington OG
Brandon Washington is a huge prospect at 6'4" 320. Currently playing left tackle as a junior for the Hurricanes, Washington was a 1st Team All-ACC Left Guard in 2010 and would likely return to the interior of the offensive line in the pros. The Detroit Lions could use a steady hand on the offensive line as Jeff Backus (LT) and Dominic Raiola (OC) aren't getting any younger and Stephen Peterman (RG) and Gosder Cherilus (RT) have been hit and miss for the past couple of years and ruined many a Lions drive with their collective boneheadedness. While many want to blame injuries to Jahvid Best and Mikel LeShoure for the Lions horrible running attack, the Lions will continue to stink at running the ball until they start investing in more linemen like Washington
Round 3 - Antonio Allen SS
"A tall, top heavy safety prospect who plays the hybrid SS/LB "spur" position on the South Carolina defense. Plays a lot inside the box and when he sees the football showcases an average initial burst, drops his pad level, wraps and creates an explosive pop into contact.
Can tackle inside the box, plays physical and has a natural strength to his game. However, isn't the most instinctive of defenders inside. Doesn't consistently take proper angles toward the ball carrier and lacks the initial closing gear to make up for it.
Plays like a 4.6 guy and doesn't routinely make a ton of plays in pursuit. Struggles to breakdown as well into contact and has a tendency to outrun the football.
Is an intimidating presence in the secondary. However, doesn't look real flexible trying to sit into his stance. Gets hunched over at the waist and his big, broad upper body makes it tough on him to change directions. Tends to skip off the line in off man coverage.
Will line-up over the slot, but simply doesn't have the flexibility in his drop to stay low and create much of a burst out of his breaks. Doesn't change directions well and/or have the ability to close on the football in space.
Is tighter in the hips as well and routinely gets overextended with his footwork causing him to waste motion collecting himself before he's ready to reach his top gear. Isn't a burner either way and even when he reaches top end speed lacks the ability to make up for a false step.
Showcases the ability to use his length well and be physical off the line. Does a nice job being physical on contact, extending his long arms and creating a jolt into contact. Will get overextended at times, but creates enough of a bump for him to stay in their back pocket initially in the pass game.
Impression: A physical in the box type player who doesn't key overly well. Isn't an NFL caliber pass defender either and looks more like a very average old school type strong safety."
